Gurney Drive

Gurney Drive Penang Reviews

Penang being a predominantly Chinese populated island has a very Chinese flavour around the city. I was not very surprised to hear the Indians and Malays there speak Chinese and dialects. Wow, i think they speak the dialects better than me!

We stayed at G Hotel along Gurney Drive. Quite a cool place as it is next to the Gurney Plaza. The Mall is very adequate! We spent a day there and couldn't reach the 5th floor! There is a night food market right at the night which has the local dishes like Assam Laksa, Fried Kuay Tiao and dessert Chendol.

What we found out next day was there are plenty of good-tasting hawker centres along Gurney Drive from Hotel G to Georgetown! There are Bak Ku Teh (Pork ribs in soup) and Fried Noodles and yes, the traditional Chinese breakfast Kaya Toast Set and White Coffee! Prices are affordable. Of course best you speak Chinese or dialect. =)

We walked to Georgetown from Hotel G and that took us ONE hour walk. Not to be attempted again unless u love the hot sunshine. The town is quite reminscent of the old days in singapore. Shophouses and Shopping Malls. Nothing new from what i can find in Singapore, other than that little blue Mansion. =p

We were told to avoid Batu Fringgi as the beaches is quite littered since the tsunami. Even the night life or pasar malam is rather rundown. So we gave it a miss.

Penang hill is a place for romantic scenery best attempted in the morning. Very cooling and best taken with the tram.

Conclusion is spend your time checking out the Penang Hill and makan (Malay for eat) along the Gurney Drive eateries. Pop by Jalan Burma and pick up some local produce such as the biscuits, nutmeg, Bak Ku Teh spices pack.

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